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Social Security benefits for spouses are a common source of confusion. MassMutual reports that 25% of surveyed adults near retirement age were unaware that spouses
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As of January 2025, the average monthly Social Security benefit was $1,976. That amounts to a little under $24,000 per year, which isn’t a ton
Social Security’s earliest claiming age — 62 — remains its most popular, with just under a quarter of eligible seniors choosing to sign up at
Over 50 million Americans claimed Social Security benefits as of December 2023, with an average monthly check of $1,905.31. Some only receive benefits for a
Social Security’s 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025 was underwhelming, to say the least. It added just $49 to the average monthly check, though many
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For many of today’s workers, a 401(k) is the difference between enjoying a comfortable retirement and struggling to get by. It’s where they save for
President Trump while on the campaign trail proposed eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits. “Seniors should not pay taxes on Social Security,” he commented on
If I have things my way, I won’t be retiring for a few more decades. So there’s really no pressure on me to decide right
Retirement planning can be complicated. It’s also highly individual, so there’s no easy way to calculate exactly how much money you’ll need to cover your
Social Security is currently facing a shortfall of nearly $23 trillion over the next 75 years, according to the latest Trustees Report. The latest estimates
One of the biggest Social Security decisions you’ll have to make is when to sign up for benefits. Many choose to apply as soon as
Most Americans rely on Social Security to make ends meet, with a 2024 Gallup poll finding that 60% of retirees say their benefits are a
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President Donald Trump kicked off his second term with a flurry of executive orders aimed at getting his ambitious political agenda off to a fast